Frequently referred to as a "classic" Lake District walk this is a serious mountain challenge accessible from the bustling town of Ambleside. Personally I prefer to follow the route in a clockwise direction. This takes you through Rydal Hall where it's possible to buy some energy boosting cakes from the cafe there. Once you're through Rydal Hall it's time to start the ...
This great walk starts out from the small but perfectly formed village of Marsden just a few miles out of Huddersfield. It's provides the opportunity to cover moorland, riverside and ridge walking to provide a full and varied day out. Whilst not a particularly high walk - the highest point is 380 meters at Cupwith Reservoir - the distance, occasional steep climb and ...
This walk starts in the small village of Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog where The Hand Hotel and The West Arms provide nice, if pricey refreshements. By the end of the walk refreshments are going to be welcome; whilst the terrain is mainly a mixture of farm tracks, quiet country roads and well defined paths there are several steep inclines that will give you a good workout. In ...
This walk combines a pleasant canalside walk from the center of Llangollen to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and then a slightly more strenuous walk back following the Offa's Dyke National Trail beneath the face of Trevor Rocks. If you're not feeling energetic you can always just walk back the way you came via the canal. ...
A low level walk through Rydall Hall along the coffin route to Grasmere Village. A nice diversion up to Alcock Tarn can be done before reaching Dove cottage but this is not described in this walk. Enjoy Grasmere village and a nice detour up to the secluded Easedale Tarn. Walk around Grasmere Lake shores, along Loughrigg Terrace over looking Rydall Water and return to Ambleside. ...
A circular walk from Ambleside, steeply over Wansfell Pike dropping into Troutbeck village. A quick pint at the Mortal Man sets you up for the loop over the Tongue, or a walk around the foothills back into Ambleside. ...
A pleasant stroll through farm tracks from Ambleside up to the Kirkstone Inn Enjoy the view with a pint, then return the same route to Ambleside ...
This is a relatively low scare walk compared to some of the other routes. It is a well formed path up with just some minor scrambling over scree near the summit. Return by same route - just a little hairy over the scree where walking poles are helpful. ...
Enjoy this low level and easy route as part of a sightseeing tour. Walk out of Ambleside either over Loughrigg Terrace, or as this route shows through Clappersgate & Skelwith. Some roadside walking has been improved by the farmers and forestry giving some land to allow you to leave the tarmac. Walk down to Wray Castle on the shores of Lake Windermere and enjoy the views with a ...